Montblanc Boheme

[ASL]

Hello Everyone,

 

For years, I have been avoiding the Montblanc Boheme ! I never had feelings towards this pen & never understood the idea beyond having a retractable nib in a fountain pen ?? However, couple of days ago, I had the opportunity of using one of these Boheme's (Sterling Silver FP) for few days and I can't deny it, I was kind of attracted to it.

 

Reading on the internet, I found huge varieties of this pen; some with Gem Stone, Others without, Some comes with retractable nib others don't have this option, some with Gold Trims others with Platinum trims, Some are made in Germany others are made in France, besides I understood also that different Sizes are there as well .. Hence, I am simply lost ))

 

I would very much appreciate if you can guide me to some reading material ( Links) thus I can understand the history of this pen, available models and related varieties.

 

Highest regards

Edited June 12, 2016 by ASL

[meiers]

The Bohemes are all quite lovely.

I'd search this forum first.

Edited June 12, 2016 by meiers

[Mister Mont Blanc]

This forum has quite a lot of information on Bohème models, including multiple threads dedicated to reviews, model comparisons, and the history.

 

Just a brief overview of what you'll find is that the variation in model sizes span from the original line (including larger-sized Bohèmes) to today's line (only being the smaller size). The same is true with the stationary nib model, which was discontinued a while ago. Those original production models were the ones without the stone in the clip. Current models come in yellow gold trim, red gold trim, and platinum trim and all include a synthetic stone in the clip. There are also Solitaire models, like the one you used, which are made with metals, patterns, lacquer, etc. I believe all of these variations are a result of a company trying to feel the market and test and improve upon their ideas as well as internal changes that may have been going on.

 

If you are looking for the larger-sized Bohème that does not have a stone in the clip (only produced in platinum trim), they can be hard to find and pricey once they're found. The market is mostly filled with the more current models that are the "regular" size, have a retractable nib, and a stone in the clip.

 

These are certainly interesting pens along with their history. Other Montblanc pen models have gone through similar changes over time but such changes are less noticeable as they have been in production longer or are more simplistic changes, unlike retractable nibs and clip stones. Good luck with your search!

Edited June 13, 2016 by Mister Mont Blanc

[jar]

This forum has quite a lot of information on Bohème models, including multiple threads dedicated to reviews, model comparisons, and the history.

Those original production models were the ones without the stone in the clip.

I thought that at least the smaller model had stones in the clip from the git-go?

 

http://www.fototime.com/CBD37374B4300AB/large.jpg

[Tom Kellie]

[Mister Mont Blanc]

 

 

 

Yes, Tom, thank you for clarifying this. I should have said every model within the Bohème line: fountain pen, rollerball, ballpoint, and pencil. Wonderful handwriting with a pencil!

[Mister Mont Blanc]

I thought that at least the smaller model had stones in the clip from the git-go?

 

http://www.fototime.com/CBD37374B4300AB/large.jpg

 

Oh, thank you for bringing that up. I am not as certain about the history of the clip design and could definitely be wrong but I had thought for some reason that the stones were not added until later productions of the model.

 

But what you have pictured there is the "original" Rouge et Noir pen, correct? The one that preceded the Bohème line...? Those were produced first and then discontinued and the Bohème line was subsequently created I believe. Obviously the Rouge et Noir pens have a stone in the clip as pictured so maybe the newly redesigned version that became the Bohème lost its stone.? Or they may have produced two versions- one available with the stone and one without the stone. This I am not sure of now that you bring it up, Jar.

[jar]

 

Oh, thank you for bringing that up. I am not as certain about the history of the clip design and could definitely be wrong but I had thought for some reason that the stones were not added until later productions of the model.

 

But what you have pictured there is the "original" Rouge et Noir pen, correct? The one that preceded the Bohème line...? Those were produced first and then discontinued and the Bohème line was subsequently created I believe. Obviously the Rouge et Noir pens have a stone in the clip as pictured so maybe the newly redesigned version that became the Bohème lost its stone.? Or they may have produced two versions- one available with the stone and one without the stone. This I am not sure of now that you bring it up, Jar.

Me three. One thing I am sure of is that many things I am sure of bees wrong.